Get Your Premium Membership

The Pink Evening Sky

In the solitude of my home, high up on the cliff, I watch the sun set o’er the white capped waves of the massive blue Pacific Ocean. The setting sun casts a pale pink hue which adorns the clouds and is mirrored on the ocean’s surface. It seems to take an eternity for the sun to work its way across the summer sky from the morning east to its setting perch; Then, in an instant, after touching the distant horizon, it sinks beneath view leaving only pink ribbons as proof of its existence. As I watch the last traces of the sun disappear, I remember the soft embrace of my love who used to watch the sunsets with me. The pink evening sky foretells another day of sunshine and another day without her by my side.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 2/21/2011 11:58:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Joe in Rick's contest "The Pink Evening Sky". Love, Carol
Login to Reply
Date: 2/4/2011 11:51:00 AM
Hi Joe - Congratulations on your deserved WIN in Rick's contest. Best wishes, Kory (KC)
Login to Reply
Date: 2/3/2011 12:14:00 PM
Congratulations Joe, on your worthy poem's place in the top three. Agape, Moses
Login to Reply
Date: 2/3/2011 8:35:00 AM
Congratulations on your win with this very descriptive work..Sara
Login to Reply
Date: 2/3/2011 7:35:00 AM
Very touching, Joe. Congrat's on your big win. Elaine
Login to Reply
Date: 2/3/2011 1:00:00 AM
I have to agree with Andrea-- was just about to say that when I saw her comments about the pink ribbons-- that line stood out for me as well-- but what a sad yet very touching write, Joe-- congrats on your win! -- nikko :)
Login to Reply
Date: 2/2/2011 10:07:00 PM
The pink ribbons as proof of its existence. That line really rocked!
Login to Reply
Date: 2/2/2011 10:06:00 PM
this is simply beautiful and a very well deserved win, Joe. HIghest rating! Luv, Andrea
Login to Reply
Date: 2/2/2011 3:09:00 PM
Joe, this is simply breathtaking. What a beautiful view you have described, and most deserved of it's win in the contest....:)
Login to Reply
Date: 2/2/2011 1:22:00 PM
congrats on your win, this poem is beautiful and impressed me the first time I read it
Login to Reply
Date: 2/2/2011 10:34:00 AM
poignant write here some emotions descriptive; combined with beautiful observation Joe.
Login to Reply
Date: 2/2/2011 3:54:00 AM
Congrats Joe on your big win in this contest with this wonderful entry--kashinath
Login to Reply
Date: 2/1/2011 8:09:00 PM
Congrats Joe on your wonderful win in the Pink Sky contest with this exciting entry .. enjoy with luv..
Login to Reply
Date: 2/1/2011 7:54:00 PM
A beautiful sad poem Joe.Many congratulations for this win.
Login to Reply
Date: 2/1/2011 4:26:00 PM
Hi Joe!!~Congrats to you!!!~Nice Write~Rick
Login to Reply
Date: 2/1/2011 4:25:00 PM
Gosh, this is so real, so moving, Joe. You told the story of this lonely man's life so well. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Login to Reply
Date: 2/1/2011 4:12:00 PM
This touching poem, was a winner for sure in my eyes...so glad to see it at the top! Congratulations, Joe!
Login to Reply
Date: 1/31/2011 8:25:00 AM
Such a beautiful, and poignant portrayal for this contest....so lovely and sad all rolled into one wonderful poem.
Login to Reply
Date: 1/30/2011 11:15:00 PM
this is an absolutely stunning entry for the contest, best of luck in it. I also enjoy watching those pink ribbons over the Pacific, they are indeed lovely
Login to Reply
Date: 1/30/2011 11:04:00 PM
Hi Joe this is indeed beautiful and written with such profoundness, wonderful that such a sunset reminds you of your love. hope this is for the contest. Harry
Login to Reply

Book: Reflection on the Important Things